Aceraceae

plural noun

Ac·​er·​a·​ce·​ae

ˌasəˈrāsēˌē

: a family of trees and shrubs (order Sapindales) having opposite leaves and small clustered flowers succeeded by fruits consisting of two united samaras compare maple

aceraceous

¦asə¦rāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Acer, type genus + -aceae

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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